So while yesterday was poop, dealing with 80 year old chinese lady and an 8 year old kid translating, today was better. Much better. Things were a lot more productive, getting to see about 6 different properties [not all inside though]. Eventually found a pretty sweet house out near the airport, which 3 huge double bed rooms, a large lounge area, a double garage and a pretty garden. Hopefully my friends will like the description and give me the go ahead to see if I can sign the lease. Anyway, much more excited. The JFDI principle worked just fine ;)

Went to the YMCA climbing wall yesterday, and from my initial reaction of 'man, this is shite', things improved when I got to see the bouldering room, a converted squash court with lots of overhangs and roofs. Shame there wasn't too many people bouldering - most people seem to be on the top rope and leading sections, which is in a different room. Oh well, guess I'll meet people the next time. Strained my wrist too, which kinda puts a bit of a dampner on things ;)

Hrm, out of all the many millions of computers out in internet cafe world, I choose one with Callum McKensie's cached advogato data - now that *is* spooky!

Anyway, the thrill of being in New Zealand has pretty much worn off, as I go and try and find a place to live. Christchurch seems like a pretty awesome place, although a lot quieter than Dublin ever was. Spent most of the afternoon cycling around Sumner, a little suburb about 8/10 km southeast of the city - with amazing views out to the sea, this seems like a pretty ideal place. Just depends on money, internet and the JFDI principle now I guess.